Arizona census numbers fail to meet expectations: How much will it cost the state?
As it did 10 years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau overestimated Arizonaâs population.
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PHOENIX â The failure to gain a tenth congressional seat may be the least of Arizonaâs concerns involving the 2020 census data.
As it did 10 years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau overestimated Arizonaâs population. This time by 3.5 percent. That is one of the largest discrepancies in the nation. Most experts believe these people exist, but because they werenât counted, there may be a real price to pay.
Vaccine inequity is being highlighted in the 85009 zip code
The 85009 zip code in west Phoenix is 82% Hispanic or Latino and continues to have one of the lowest vaccine percentages in the state. Author: Josh Sanders (KPNX) Updated: 10:45 PM MST April 7, 2021
PHOENIX Months after Arizona s largest county received its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, more than 1.3 million Maricopa County residents have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the shot of hope. That number represents nearly 40% of all residents over the age of 15 according to the county.
To date, only 14.8% of people eligible for the vaccine in the 85009 zip code have been vaccinated